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West Ham ‘want Liverpool to help fund Benteke bid’ – Report

West Ham are reportedly keen to prise Christian Benteke away from his Anfield nightmare this summer – but want Liverpool to pay a portion of his wages with the Hammers.

The Hammers are among the clubs interested in the £120,000-a-week striker, who has been a £32.5million flop at Anfield since his move from Aston Villa last summer.

But none of those potential suitors are willing to match his massive salary, according to both The Times and the Daily Mirror.

Benteke has also rejected interest from the big-spending Chinese Super League, as he is determined to restore his reputation in the Premier League.

It leaves Liverpool facing the prospect of having to pay some of the 25-year-old’s wages if they want to move him on.

Although Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp – who inherited the player when he succeeded Brendan Rodgers in October – has claimed Benteke retains his faith, the marksman has started just three of the club’s last 16 matches.

He has also fallen behind Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi in the pecking order.